emma_blackwell

If someone had told me ten years ago I'd be deep in cryptocurrency and online gambling, I would've laughed. But here I am, and I can't imagine doing anything else. My crypto journey started with frustration in 2017. I tried making an international payment and got hit with ridiculous fees and a three-day wait. A colleague mentioned Bitcoin, and I thought, "There has to be a better way." That opened a door I didn't know existed. I dove in headfirst – reading whitepapers at 2 AM, joining forums, asking questions that probably seemed stupid. But I've never been afraid to look stupid if it means learning something. My background isn't in finance or tech; I simply refused to stay confused. The gambling industry found me through research. Investigating real-world crypto applications, I encountered my first crypto casino. The concept fascinated me, but what struck me was the noise – aggressive marketing, vague promises, and few people asking hard questions. That's when I realized I could fill that space. Not because I'm smarter, but because I'm incapable of taking things at face value. That annoying childhood "but why?" trait became useful when evaluating platforms handling people's money. What I bring is simple: I don't care about making friends with brands. I care about accuracy. I've praised small casinos that got fundamentals right and criticized giants when they failed. Some operators appreciate it, others don't. I sleep fine either way. My fact-checking isn't glamorous. Reading boring terms and conditions. Testing withdrawals at 11 PM. Documenting everything because details change without notice. My co-authors tolerate my obsessiveness because every claim has been verified. But I'm not here to destroy businesses. I love this industry. I believe crypto can revolutionize online gambling by making it fairer. I just refuse to pretend problems don't exist. This work matters because behind every review is a real person deciding where to spend money. They deserve truth, not marketing spin. That's my standard.